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Published 12:24 7 Jan 2018 GMT
Updated 12:38 7 Jan 2018 GMT
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At this time of year though, enthusiasm is hopping and every player in the country is kidding themselves that they're going to leave no stone unturned this time and that they're really going to have no regrets come the end of the year, whatever happens.
They'll lose 12 players by April, they'll be bitching at each other by July and they'll be hoping for the toughest championship draw in September to get the season over with and get a f**king break away from those brothers you call team mates.
In Donegal, one club is adopting a policy of no bullshit from the get-go.
They're being up front with each other, they're saying it like it is. When they want to go for pints instead of sitting in a team meeting, they'll bloody well go for pints.
That was the response of one man to the initial text in the junior footballers' group calling for a meeting to start the year off right.
I mean, most people would prefer to soften the blow for all parties. Exaggerate the excuse, be more apologetic, make something up that genuinely seems like it can't be helped.
But you have to admire the honesty.
"Will definitely be drinking all day".
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